Biko Kalabasa Recipe (Squash Biko Recipe)

Biko Kalabasa Recipe (Squash Biko Recipe)

Ingredients

• 15 pieces kalabasa (squash) cut 1 in x 1 in
• 1 ½ c coconut milk
• ¼ c and 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ c white sugar
• ½ c sweet glutinous rice

Instructions

1. Cook sweet glutinous rice with 1 cup water. Set aside.
2. In a pot, add coconut milk, kalabasa, brown & white sugar. Bring to a boil.
3. Adjust heat to low and cover. Simmer till kalabasa is soft.
4. When kalabasa is cook, use a cooking utensil to mash squash to a puree. Keep stirring until mixture is smooth.
5. Simmer for another 5 minutes till the mixture is reduced.
6. Add sweet glutinous rice and keep stirring for 15-20 minutes. Mixture consistency will turn sticky.
7. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving container or mould.
8. Add latik on top. Serve hot or cold.
9. Notes
10. You can add 2 tablespoons of condensed milk. This is optional. I don't like it too sweet.